Transportation Security Screeners pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $32.37 an hour ($67,330 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($66,770). Pennsylvania ranks 15th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.69 | $47,200 |
| 25% of workers | $26.46 | $55,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.37 | $67,330 |
| 75% of workers | $33.45 | $69,580 |
| 90% of workers | $35.96 | $74,800 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $79,210 | 50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $67,330 | 930 |
| Pittsburgh | $65,270 | 310 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $63,130 | 30 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $62,340 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for transportation security screeners
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -4.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $37,050 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $85,470 |
| Compliance Officers | $85,580 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $44,380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,510 |
| Flight Attendants | $39,520 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $34,270 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,810 |
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